Insight Guides Portugal (Travel Guide with eBook)

by Insight Guides

Overview

Insight Guides Portugal

Travel made easy. Ask local experts.
Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Portugal is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the magical town of Sintra, the Unesco World Heritage Site of Convento in Tomar and the stunning Jerónimos monastery in Lisbon, and cultural gems like cruising the Douro valley, embracing the lively Carnival festival and taking in the white-sanded beaches in Cascais.

Features of this travel guide to Portugal:
- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery
- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Portugal's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions
- Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy
- Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Portugal with our pick of the region's top destinations
- Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free app and eBook to access this and bonus content from your phone or tablet
- Covers: Lisbon, Estorial and Cascais, Sintra, Setúbal and the Arrábida Peninsula, Algarve, Évora and Alentejo, Estremadura and Ribatejo, Coimbra, Beira Alta and Beira Baixa, Porto, the Douro Valley, Costa Verde and the Minho, Trás-os-Montes, Madeira, the Azores.

Looking for a specific guide to Lisbon? Check out Insight Guides Pocket Lisbon for a detailed and entertaining look at all the city has to offer.

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781789199161
Publisher:	Apa Publications
Publication date:	05/03/2022
Series:	Insight Guides Series
Edition description:	8th ed.
Pages:	376
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.80(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The best of Portugal 6

Land by the sea 19

The Portuguese 21

History & features

Decisive dates 28

Ancient Lusitania 31

A Nation is Born 39

Castles in the air 43

The English Connection 44

Empire Building 47

Luis de Camoes 55

The Conquerors are Conquered 57

Revolution and Evolution 65

Salazar 71

Saints, Miracles and Shrines 75

Travellers' Tales 80

Fade 83

Portuguese Food 89

Wines of Portugal 97

Port dynasties 101

Festivals for all Seasons 102

Portuguese Architecture 107

Portuguese Art Through the Ages 114

Pousadas and Manor Houses 120

Natural Portugal 125

Places

Introduction 137

Lisbon 143

Azulejos: A National Emblem 164

Estoril and Cascais 169

Sintra 175

Setúbal and the Arrábida Peninsula 183

Algarve 191

Évora and Alentejo 209

Preserving Arts and Crafts 230

Estremadura and Ribatejo 235

Coimbra 249

Side Trips from Coimbra 259

Beira Alta and Beira Baixa 269

Porto 279

Barcos rabelos 285

The Douro Valley 289

Port Wine, The Douro's Treasure 298

Costa Verde and the Minho 303

Trás-Os-Montes 317

Madeira 329

The Azores 341

Travel tips

Transport

Getting there 350

Getting around 351

A-Z

Admission charges 353

Accommodation 353

Budgeting for your trip 353

Children 353

Climate 353

Crime and safety 354

Customs regulations 354

Eating out 354

Electricity 354

Embassies 354

Emergencies 355

Etiquette 355

Festivals and holidays 355

Health and medical care 355

LGBTQ travellers 356

Media 356

Money 356

Nightlife 357

Opening hours 357

Postal services 358

Religious services 358

Shopping 358

Sports 358

Telephones 359

Tourist information 359

Tour operators and travel agents 360

Travellers with disabilities 360

Visas & Passports 360

Website and apps 360

Weights and measures 360

Women travellers 360

Language

Getting by 361

Basic communication 361

Eating and drinking in a restaurant 362

Menu decoder 362

Health 362

Sightseeing 363

Shopping 363

Travelling 363

Numbers 363

Further Reading

Portuguese works 364

Books about Portugal 364

Other Insight Guides 364

Maps

Portugal 138

Central Lisbon 146

Lisbon 162

Estoril, Cascais, Sintra and Setúbal 170

Sintra Vila 176

Algarve 192

Évora and Alentejo 210

Évora 213

Estremadura and Ribatejo 236

Coimbra 250

Side Trips from Coimbra 260

Beira Alta and Beira Baixa 270

Porto 280

Douro Valley 290

Costa Verde and the Minho 304

Trás-os-Montes 318

Madeira 330

Azores 342

Inside front cover Portugal

Inside back cover Lisbon

Legend

Insight on

Photo story